Desktop QR Scanner for Windows & Mac

Scan QR codes on your computer with a fast, native desktop QR scanner. Read codes from your webcam, image files, or a screenshot — no phone needed. Works 100% offline, no account required, and it's free to download.

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How to Scan QR Codes on Your Computer

Get a QR scanner running on your PC or Mac in under a minute. Three simple steps, no phone required.

Download Codex QR

Grab the native desktop QR scanner for Windows or macOS. The download is free and no account is needed to get started.

Open the App

Launch Codex QR on your computer. It runs fully offline, so it's ready to scan the moment it opens — nothing to configure.

Scan Any QR Code

Point your webcam at a code, drop in an image file, or capture a screenshot. Codex QR reads and parses the QR code instantly.

Every Way to Scan a QR Code on Desktop

Codex QR reads QR codes from any source on your PC or Mac — live camera, files, or your screen.

Webcam Scanning

Scan QR codes live with your built-in or USB webcam. Hold up any code and get an instant read.

Image File Scanning

Open a saved photo, screenshot, or downloaded image and Codex QR decodes the QR code inside it.

Screenshot Capture

Grab any QR code shown on your screen — in an email, PDF, or website — with a quick screen capture.

Continuous Scanning

Keep the camera running to read one code after another — ideal for batches of tickets or labels.

Why Codex QR Is the Best Desktop QR Scanner

A real native QR scanner for PC and Mac — private, fast, and built to stay out of your way.

Native Desktop App

Built natively for Windows and macOS (SwiftUI on Mac, Apple Silicon and Intel). Not an Electron or browser wrapper.

Works 100% Offline

Every scan happens on your computer. No internet needed and nothing is ever uploaded, so your data stays private.

Webcam, File & Screenshot

Scan from your webcam, from image files, or by capturing a screenshot of any QR code on your screen.

Handles All QR Types

Reads and parses URLs, WiFi, vCards, email, and more — showing you clean, structured results for each type.

Scan History

Every code you scan is saved to a searchable history, so you can revisit or copy results anytime.

No Account Required

Download, install, and start scanning immediately. No sign-up, no email, no subscription to read a QR code.

iPhone Continuity Camera

On Mac, use your iPhone as a wireless camera through Continuity Camera for even sharper scans.

Instant Online Option

No install? Use the browser-based QR scanner to read a code right now, then download the desktop app anytime.

Looking for a CodeTwo QR Code Desktop Reader Alternative?

If you relied on the classic CodeTwo QR Code Desktop Reader, Codex QR is the modern, actively maintained choice.

Many people still search for the CodeTwo QR Code Desktop Reader — a well-known legacy tool for scanning QR codes on a Windows PC. If you're looking for a current, actively developed desktop QR scanner, Codex QR picks up where older readers left off:

Native apps for both Windows and macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), not Windows-only.
Scan from your webcam, image files, and screenshots, plus continuous scanning for batches.
Reads and parses every QR type — URL, WiFi, vCard, email and more — with a saved scan history.
Runs 100% offline with no account, and it's free to download.

Codex QR keeps the simplicity of a lightweight desktop reader while adding modern scanning sources and cross-platform support. Download it for Windows or Mac and start scanning QR codes on your computer today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Codex QR desktop scanner for Windows and Mac.

Is there a desktop QR scanner for Windows and Mac?

Yes. Codex QR is a native desktop QR scanner available for both Windows and macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel). Download it directly to your PC or Mac to scan QR codes on your computer — no browser tab, no extension. It is a real native app, not an Electron or web wrapper.

Is the desktop QR scanner free to download?

Yes. Codex QR for desktop is free to download on Windows and Mac, and no account is required. Just install it and start scanning QR codes on your computer right away.

Does the desktop QR scanner work offline?

Yes. Codex QR scans QR codes entirely on your computer and works 100% offline. Your scans never leave your machine, so you can read QR codes with no internet connection and full privacy.

Can it scan QR codes from a webcam and from image files?

Yes. Codex QR reads QR codes from your built-in or USB webcam in real time, from image files on your computer, and from a screenshot capture of anything on your screen. It also supports continuous scanning, and on Mac you can scan using iPhone Continuity Camera.

Is Codex QR a CodeTwo QR Code Desktop Reader alternative?

Yes. If you used the CodeTwo QR Code Desktop Reader and want a modern, actively maintained option, Codex QR is a native desktop QR scanner for Windows and macOS. It scans from webcam, image files, and screenshots, parses every QR type, keeps a scan history, and runs fully offline.